Cleaning & Laundry - November 2007

Since I have been using a Netto brand of fabric softener, the machine usually fails to take it up.
I have cleaned out the drawer where the powders and conditioner goes.
The instructions simply say put a capful in the machine, but it appears much thicker than others I have used, though some required being diluted before use.

2007-11-03 07:04:35 · 4 answers · asked by FairyBlessed 4

2007-11-03 06:25:41 · 14 answers · asked by PATRICIA R 1

2007-11-03 04:59:49 · 2 answers · asked by Garden Chick 1

Because in my opinion, I think it's funny that people would spend money on dry-cleaning their jeans. I can understand other fabrics, but jeans?! I can maybe understand if you take it to the cleaners to get a nice 'pressing' and have pleats done, but for goodness sake.....use an iron!

Your thoughts, please.

2007-11-03 04:27:02 · 17 answers · asked by foxsuite 3

i'm rewashing the clothes. anything else i need to know?
how much damage will this do the environment if it got washed away?

2007-11-03 02:56:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom got my girls comforters, they are filled with 100% polyester, I washed and dried them and now the polyester is hard and clumped in some places, is there a way to make it soft again?

2007-11-02 18:56:21 · 2 answers · asked by pumpkin2 1

The inside of the pans are still great. I did put the pans in the dishwasher a few times, and they came out with a white film on them. Then, they started rubbing off to reveal the steel underneath the outer covering. These pots are only four years old and are professional ones (Cooks Essentials from QVC). Anyone know how to repair the pans? Anyone know the guarantee for Cooks Essentials? Thank you for any help you may have.

2007-11-02 18:05:47 · 1 answers · asked by tryingtodigout 1

2007-11-02 17:09:51 · 12 answers · asked by Plain truth 3

2007-11-02 16:40:00 · 26 answers · asked by artyazalea127 2

what all are the services i should ask for in getting it cleaned? duct cleaning, windows? steam cleaning or dry cleaning carpets? do the cleaners do sealing also?

2007-11-02 15:47:27 · 3 answers · asked by minnie 1

I have always like Whirlpool appliances, but GE seems to be on sale.

2007-11-02 14:48:44 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

My Tefal Ultra Diffusion 70 iron has worked OK for years, and occasionally it would spout brown muck with water and would stain my shirts.
However now it has started to erupt and there is loads of brown stuff.
I don't have the manual, but it talks about self-clean on the website.
How can I get this stuff out of the iron?

2007-11-02 13:38:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 12:58:54 · 62 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen all sorts of brands with 2x and even 3x concentrated laundry detergent like All, Purex, etc. I know it uses less plastic and fluid BUT DO THEY CLEAN AS GOOD? I've heard they do and also that they clean worse.

2007-11-02 10:24:26 · 10 answers · asked by Alex D 2

I am always buying jars of salsa. I like to can and cook so I am also always buying empty canning jars. I want to save $ and reuse my salsa jars. I get the label off the jar but can't get the glue off the jar. I have soaked them overnight in hot water,srcubed the heck out of them w/ a scouring pad, & ran them through the dishwasher several times. The glue will not come off, sounds silly but, this is driving me nuts. Any ideas for that sticky glue? If you know please share. =) thanks

2007-11-02 10:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I still have clothes from when I was 5. I'm transferring to another college, away from home and I have to clean out my closet. Besides, my room is packed full of clothes. Even if I pack half my stuff into a suitcase (improbable) I would still have a room full of clothes.
Help! I have a lot of things my mom gave me and I want to keep them in memory of her...this is so hard!

2007-11-02 09:54:05 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer 3

Hey there...I have two wonderful dogs, but after a few years the couch is looking a bit down. What is the easiest and most inexpensive way to clean up the furniture a bit. I will continue to have the dogs sleep on it.

2007-11-02 09:52:13 · 12 answers · asked by AColling74 2

2007-11-02 09:41:24 · 6 answers · asked by jen 2

I want him to reuse the existing 200 bags we already have. Every time I know for sure that I'm grocery shopping I'll bring a bunch of plastic bags with me. I'm trying to be environmentally friendly here but I guess the idea has never crossed his mind.

2007-11-02 09:01:22 · 6 answers · asked by Gary Y 2

I've noticed that many of my shoes, including my dress shoes, tend to stink up after a while. Even after I spray the inside with Lysol and let them sit outside for a while, they still stink. I've bought charcoal shoe insoles in the past to absorb some of the smell, but still my shoes get all sweaty and smelly. Is there any way to fix this problem? Any recommended spray or something I can do for shoes that are too stinky already.

2007-11-02 08:59:08 · 22 answers · asked by Ryan 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJpBE-NymUk

2007-11-02 08:31:14 · 6 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6

Its a carpeted bathroom so I need somthing that wont take the color off the carpet. I need somthing STRONG. Any IDeas?

2007-11-02 08:20:51 · 14 answers · asked by now_until_eternity 1

2007-11-02 08:06:19 · 3 answers · asked by Sicilian Godmother 7

I use Murphys oil soap and clean them on my hands and knees, immediately drying with a soft dry towel after washing every part. I use very nice knee pads, so my knees don't hurt at all. Thing is, this is a TOUGH job, as my back and neck gets sore. Any suggestions, or perhaps ways to kneel so that it puts less pressure on my back? Let me in on some secrets you may know of. THANKS!!!

2007-11-02 08:05:42 · 7 answers · asked by Be Still and know He's God 5

I have a black, 70% silk, 30% cotton, knit sweater that has accumulated deodorant on the inside underarms. So far I have only tried the dry cleaner, and washing it in cold water on the hand-wash cycle with a "delicates" detergent, and a small amount of liquid fabric softener. Please tell me what is best to try next.

2007-11-02 08:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by jenn 2

I live in Austin TX.
I just bought a home (HUD foreclosure) & the carpet is yuk!
I'm hoping to pull it up soon (begining of 2008) but in the meantime I have to clean it somehow!
I think the previous owners had pets or something, I don't know how anyone can get a carpet THAT dirty!

My question:
Has anyone used those carpet cleaner rental thingies you rent at the grocery store (or anywhere, I don't know what they're called but they're those bulky red/blak cleaners..

Any suggestions on getting the funk out?
My whole house STINKS & I think it's coming from the carpet.. if it's not.. then I'm SOL!

2007-11-02 07:29:22 · 11 answers · asked by No stalkers allowed 3

after the air is taken outand they are flat I store them . When I go to open them up next season they have filled up with air. THis is every one I have used .

2007-11-02 07:23:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large dog that weewee'd on my offwhite carpet and i attempted to clean it with spot shot, but a couple days later, it came back. Any suggestions are appreciated.

2007-11-02 06:41:29 · 8 answers · asked by kitamonster 3

I want to buy a toaster but it is used but the seller is trusted. But how would I clean the toaster inside so it I know it is safe for me and my family to use.

2007-11-02 06:25:42 · 10 answers · asked by lil' miss fashionista 5

I have the kind with all the slats going across when you open them. They are really dusty whats the best way to clean them please.

2007-11-02 05:21:08 · 5 answers · asked by caliwyo 3